Sometimes my kids bring out the worst in me. I have wanted to shout, scream, pull my hair, lock myself in the bathroom, call my husband to come home early because I just can't make it. The list goes on.
When my children yell or scream in anger or frustration, I know they have lost control of their emotions. I know that only time will lead to recovery, and I know to not take it personally. For a 2 or 3 year old, too much is JUST TOO MUCH! If I were to yell or scream, especially if my boys were at a high energy level (giggling or crying), they do not know I have lost control, and that I will be able to calm down with patience on their part. They do not know that it isn't personal. What they do know is, "Mama, who usually loves me more than anyone else in the world, is mad and yelling at ME."
I discovered a great truth while apologizing to Jason after I yelled at him, recently.